Pat Delgado

Pat Delgado is the lead writer for Cars, covering industry news, recalls and repair costs for everyday owners. She spent 18 years as a service advisor at a San Antonio dealership group, writing up repairs on more than 40,000 customer visits, before joining in 2026. She drives a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado with 212,000 miles on it.

News
Honda Pilot backup camera becomes a concert film camera
A videographer filmed The Chainsmokers through the rearview mirror display on a 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L, and The Drive reports the results are on Instagram.
Pat Delgado Oct 12
News
U-M's Breathing Steering Wheel: Creepy but Communicative
A University of Michigan research project, with Toyota backing, tests a steering wheel that uses air sacs to talk to drivers during semi-automated driving.
Pat Delgado Oct 11
News
6 New Cars With Monthly Payments Under $500
Jalopnik did the math with a realistic down payment and interest rate to find new vehicles that beat the average $777 payment.
Pat Delgado Oct 11
Road tests
2027 Kia Telluride vs. Volkswagen Atlas: Which Wins?
Car and Driver's comparison puts the Kia narrowingly ahead of the updated VW, but calls both family SUV standouts.
Pat Delgado Oct 10
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Rivian Halloween Mode Turns Your EV Into a Ghostbusters Ecto-1
A software update turns the R1S and R1T into a roaming Halloween attraction with light shows, sounds, and a green-tinted Slimer.
Pat Delgado Oct 9
News
Ice cream and charging: UDF plans 6 fast-charging sites in Ohio
The Ohio chain will install DC fast chargers at six stores, with openings beginning in early 2027.
Pat Delgado Oct 8

Honda Pilot backup camera becomes a concert film camera

U-M's Breathing Steering Wheel: Creepy but Communicative

6 New Cars With Monthly Payments Under $500

2027 Kia Telluride vs. Volkswagen Atlas: Which Wins?

Rivian Halloween Mode Turns Your EV Into a Ghostbusters Ecto-1

Ice cream and charging: UDF plans 6 fast-charging sites in Ohio